About The Chrysanthemums

The Chrysanthemums is written by John Steinbeck. The story takes place in California in the month of December. Elisa Allen is working on her flower garden. When she notices her husband Henry Allen coming towards her. He tells her that they should go in to town and have dinner to celebrate him selling steers to the Western Meat Company. Henry also tells Elisa about the fight that were happening that night and if she would like to see one but she said no. Henry goes to get the car ready for their evening out and Elisa continues to work in her garden. As Elisa beings her work she see a wagon coming up her road. She see that the wagon is some type of pots and pans repair business. The man stops by her house in from the wire fence. The man asked her if she has any pots and pans or scissors that needed to be repair. Elisa said no that she did not need anything repaired. He tells her that he is off his regular road and he does not have any money for supper. Elisa again tells him that nothing needs to be fixed. Then the man see her flower garden and asks her about the chrysanthemums. He tells Elisa that a lady down the road would love to have chrysanthemums. Elisa gives him some and explains to him how to plant them and grow them so the lady can have the same turn out. During her explanation they have a moment and after she decided to find a saucepan for him to repair. As he repairs the pan they talk about his traveling and he tells her that it not for women. The man leaves after he is finish and Elisa gets ready for her evening out. Henry comes home and he gets ready also. As they are going to dinner Elisa see the the chrysanthemum she gave the man on the road. Elisa asks Henry if they can have wine at dinner and then if men hurt either other at fights because that is what she read about. Henry asks her if she would like to go again but she said no. Then she turns away from him and cry's.